Wednesday, 27 May 2015

What To Take To a Craft Fair- Essential Craft Fair Kit!

A lovely friend did her first craft fair recently and she asked me what she should take, so I thought I'd share my essential craft fair kit! These are items that I find invaluable to have on hand at a craft fair. I have a wheelie suitcase that I use just to transport my work to craft fairs and this kit lives in there permanently so it's always ready for the next fair.

My essential craft fair kit...

Notebook- for keeping note of sales, custom orders, etc

Pen

Business Cards

Needle and thread- I've not had to use them yet but you never know!

Pins

Scissors

Pegs of different sizes- these always come in handy

Hang tags in different sizes

String/twine

Double sided tape

Selotape

Bags for your items

Washi tape/stickers to seal the bags

Tablecloth

Signage for your table- I use my knitted name bunting

Display stands and props

Mailing list sign up form

Something to work on- you may not always get the chance but I find that making your products whilst at a craft fair provokes interest in your work, it's a good use of time and as I find it hard to keep still, it keeps my hands busy!

Suitcase/bags/ to transport your work to the fair. I have a dedicated wheelie suitcase that I use for this

A change float

Your inventory of products- I always practice my table layout so I know what products to take with me. I take extras to top up the stand with if I make a sale

Drinks and snacks- it may not always be possible to leave your stand so I always take supplies